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Surfactant

SODIUM STEARYL SULFATE

CAS 1120-04-3 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An anionic surfactant from stearyl (C18) alcohol — the long fatty chain delivers gentler cleansing than SLS while still foaming well. Generally well tolerated in rinse-off products.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Gentle cleansing
  • Foam stabilization
  • Emulsification

Known concerns

  • Some drying potential at high levels
  • Best in rinse-off applications

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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